Ingredients
Salad
- 2 14oz cans hearts of palm, drained and sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- Fresh basil, to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground pepper until combined. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to create a fully emulsified dressing. Transfer the dressing to a jar with a lid and set aside until ready to serve.
- Assemble the salad: On a large serving platter, arrange the washed and dried green leaf lettuce as the base. Evenly distribute the sliced hearts of palm, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted black olives, and fresh basil leaves over the lettuce to build layers of flavor and color.
- Serve: Just before serving, toss the salad gently with the prepared balsamic dressing to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant taste of this heart-healthy salad.
Notes
- For added protein, consider topping the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can substitute balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the honey quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid adding the dressing too far in advance to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
- Hearts of palm can be found canned or jarred in most grocery stores, typically in the canned vegetable or specialty sections.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
